White Eagles' Mushroom Barley Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. barley
3 stalks celery, diced
3 large carrots, diced
1 large onion, diced
1 jar mushrooms
fresh mushrooms, sliced (about 5 large; more if desired)
1 can beef broth
2 cans cream of mushroom soup
dash of pepper
salt to taste
6 to 7 c. water

Preparation

Cook barley in water, covered, for 50 minutes.
Stir occasionally.
Add vegetables and simmer about 15 minutes, covered, or until tender.
Add beef broth and cream of mushroom soup. Simmer and stir well a few minutes.
If too thick, add a little more water.
If too thin, add a little instant Potato Buds.